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With over 30 years of experience, Simon understands the intricacies and significance of Estate Planning and Asset Protection. In addition, he specializes in Medicaid and crisis planning, as well as assisting our Veterans obtain their well-deserved benefits.. Licensed to practice in Virginia and the United Kingdom, Simon has law degrees from Essex University, in the United Kingdom, and from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law. Simon has been serving the central Virginia area since 1992.. Simon is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (VAELA), and Lawyers with Purpose, a national organization of leading estate planning attorneys providing excellence in estate planning. He is also a member of various local chapters and other related legal planning organizations.. Simon has spoken on numerous occasions to organizations such as UVA Hospital (Neurology and Dementia units, Social Workers, Discharge Planners), The Alzheimer's Association, JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging), accounting firms, financial planners, senior care planners, geriatric case managers, and various assisted living facilities and nursing homes. He offers monthly seminars on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Medicaid Planning, and Veterans benefits in Charlottesville, Richmond, and Staunton.. In his spare time, Simon enjoys playing Pickleball, cooking, riding his motorcycle on the Blue Ridge parkway, and chasing after his yellow lab, Stryder. Above all, Simon relishes in the chance to spend time with his three adult children.

William D. Tucker, III is the founding partner of Tucker Griffin Barnes, and one of Charlottesville-Albemarle’s leading experts in real estate law.  Tucker’s 35 plus years of experience as a real estate lawyer, and his business acumen have helped create the success of Tucker Griffin Barnes.  People seek out Tucker for his real estate and business expertise.. Born in Miami, Florida, Tucker grew up in Miami and Huntsville, Alabama.  After receiving his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida, Tucker moved to Charlottesville where he earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia in 1971.  He was subsequently, admitted to the bar in both Virginia and Florida.. Tucker continues to reside in Charlottesville with his wife, Elly of 27 years, and their two children Dory, an elementary school teacher, and Josh a ninth-grader at Tandem Friends School.  His eldest son Tee is a realtor in the Charlottesville area.  Tucker involves himself with the community and is an active supporter of the local performing arts, and is an active member of Congregation Beth Israel.  Currently, Tucker serves as a board member of the Piedmont Housing Alliance, the Paramount Theater, Tandem Friends School and Camp Albemarle.. Resume. WILLIAM D. TUCKER, III. Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.. 307 W. Rio Road. Charlottesville, Virginia 22901. Education:. Juris Doctor, 1971, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1968, University of Florida. Employment:. 1990 to present, Founding partner, and real estate lawyer with Tucker Griffin Barnes, P.C.. 1971 - 1990, Real estate lawyer with Bailes, Lindstrom & Tucker and Tucker, Coles & Parker, P.C.. Practice Areas:. Real Estate: Purchases, Sales, Refinances, Tax Free Exchanges, Development. Troubled Real Estate:  Short Sales, Loan Modifications, REO Purchases, Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure. Business Transactions: Start-ups, Purchases, Sales and Mergers. Associations/Memberships:. 1972 - Virginia Bar Association. 1972 - Florida Bar Association. 1980 - American Bar Association. Activities/Community Involvement:. 1982-Present: Board Member of Camp Albemarle. 1990-Present: Board Member of Paramount Theater. 2009-Present: Board Member of Tandem Friends School. 2009-Present: Board Member of Piedmont Housing Alliance. Previously: Board Member of Virginia Institute of Autism, Save the Fireworks, First Night Va, Charlottesville YMCA

Whether you need someone to help you address a difficult family matter, fight criminal charges, protect your rights, or just guide you through a confusing legal process, I can help. With experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, I know the best way to approach a tough misdemeanor or felony criminal case. I have extensive family law experience and can guide you through a heated custody battle, a frustrating struggle for child support, or a difficult separation. I understand that going to court isn’t just another day for you; it’s often an emotional and scary experience. If you hire me as your attorney, I make it my mission to fight for you as if your needs were mine.

What I do:. I help people who are charged with crimes. I also help people prove their innocence even after they’ve been convicted of a crime. I love what I do because my own experience have shown me the value of good legal advice. My law firm is founded on the principle that good legal advice should be available to everyone charged with a crime, not just the wealthy or well-connected.. How I do it:. I help people by sitting down and listening. After I listen, we make a plan to get the best result possible. Sometimes that means we go to battle in front of a jury. Sometimes that means we negotiate a plea agreement with the prosecutor. Whatever it takes, I am here to help.

We have represented clients from all walks of life for over two decades. Whether it's Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury and even Business matters, we are there to protect your rights. Attorney Ayres has seen and experienced it from every angle as a Commissioner Judge, Deputy Attorney General, State Prosecutor, and Public Defender. Our firm understands that in order to be successful, you must understand your opponent's strategy and plan steps ahead. Even strategic planning before you are arrested can shape the eventual outcome of your case.. Our office defends cases throughout Central and Northern Virginia. We are your mouthpiece, and we represent clients aggressively. Call today for an evaluation of your case!

Tucker Law Firm, PLC provides expert legal assistance in the area of equine law.  We have represented innumerable members of the equestrian community with respect to equine law issues.  We provide strategies and solutions for law issues that concern the ownership and business of horses.. For all breeds and disciplines, Tucker Law represents clients in litigation, helps resolve equine disputes, drafts customized equine contracts, represents clients in horse industry disciplinary hearings, and incorporates equine businesses.. From a more personal standpoint, attorney Tamara Tucker has spent a lifetime riding and showing hunters throughout the East Coast, garnering tricolors at “AA” and “A” shows. She competed for her varsity college IHSA Team, qualifying twice for the National IHSA Horse Show with a 5th place finish at National in 1989.  Ms. Tucker has ridden and trained with National Hunter Hall of Fame trainer Roger Young, Judy Young, Tommy Serio, David Connors, Chris Wynne and Jen Alfano.  In addition to her riding and showing experience, Ms. Tucker managed a 500 acre, 100-horse facility in Virginia, served as her local horse show association’s President for several years, and regularly judged VHSA Associate shows.  Ms. Tucker manages and trains her own horses at the Tuckers’ Southriver Farm in Ruckersville, VA.

Trial-focused defense for DUI, reckless driving, and traffic cases in Albemarle, Orange, Goochland, Greene, and Charlottesville.

Tim is married to Sarah Kelsey, CEO of the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws () and together they have one daughter named Carter, a black lab named Crunch, a giant six year old goldfish (as of 2016) named Marlin and two hermit crabs whose names change depending on the color of the shell they occupy.  Tim likes to play squash and ride mountain bicycles.

Stephen Wills Murphy brings a level of rigor and sophistication to all of his cases, from drafting simple wills and tax-driven trusts; to handling complex divorce, estate, and property disputes; to forming LLCs and other business entities; to drafting and litigating non-compete agreements.. Steve also maintains a site on 20 Frequently Asked Questions on Estate Planning & Probate in Virginia, and the Trusts, Estates & Property Blog, an estate planning blog.  His recent posts include the following:. He frequently lectures and publishes on a wide range of legal topics related to estate planning and business law.  He is also Adjunct Professor of Law at the Washington & Lee University School of Law, and he also teaches Business Law at Piedmont Virginia Community College, where he takes a practical, nuts-and-bolts approach to forming a business, enforcing contracts, resolving disputes, and managing liability.

Seth Ragosta focuses his practice on family law and complex commercial litigation - including general business matters, employment law, real property issues and criminal concerns. Seth's work in family law includes all issues related to separation or divorce matters, in particular those dealing with the division of assets and spousal support.. Seth has represented individuals as well as public and private companies in a wide variety of civil matters before state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels, and he has litigated claims involving False Claims Act violations, Consumer Protection Act violations, real estate disputes, breach of contract claims, Fair Labor Standards Act violations, fraud, business torts, will contests, undue influence complaints and divorce complaints, among others.  Seth’s practice has involved many family law matters under Virginia law, including complex equitable distribution and spousal support cases at both the trial and appellate levels.  Seth served as a Special Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County in Massachusetts for a six-month rotation during which he prosecuted 11 jury and bench trials to verdict.. Seth began practice with a major law firm in Boston, MA, focusing on complex commercial litigation and trial work.  He moved to Charlottesville, VA in 2013 and joined Feil, Pettit and Williams before its merger to become Lenhart Pettit in 2014.  Seth, his wife Lisa and their two children love the Charlottesville community and look forward to spending their lives here.  They are dedicated University of Virginia alumni.  In his free time, Seth enjoys photography, hiking, and reading.

Russell T. Schundler, a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Law section, concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions, bank financings and corporate finance.. He has represented businesses in a wide range of industries from formation through exit, including mergers and acquisitions, bank financings, contract negotiation, and formation and finance of start-up entities. He has also worked with private equity funds, venture capital funds and hedge funds with formation, offerings of interests to investors, and the review and negotiation of investments.. Rusty has been named one of Virginia’s “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine, a “Rising Star” by Law & Politics magazine and a Super Lawyer by Virginia Super Lawyers.. Russell also serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Virginia, where he oversees The Transactional Law Clinic. Through a partnership with the University of Virginia School of Law, the Darden School of Business and its Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the Batten Institute, Rusty works with law students in the clinic to provide free legal services to entrepreneurial ventures participating in the Darden Business Incubator.. Rusty graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.. Active in the community, he serves as a director for Jefferson Area CHIP, Inc., a director for the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council, and as a director for WorkSource Enterprises.

Rob Bell is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia Law School. At the Law School, Mr. Bell served as the Executive Editor of the Virginia Law Review and was selected for the Order of the Coif. Mr. Bell served for five years as a state prosecutor in Orange County, Virginia. During this time he prosecuted thousands of criminal and traffic cases in District, JD&R and Circuit Court. In 2001, Mr. Bell was elected to the Virginia General Assembly as the Delegate from the 58th District. As Delegate, he serves as the Chairman of the Courts of Justice Committee. He has also served as the Chairman of the Virginia State Crime Commission, which studies Virginia's criminal laws and makes recommendations to the Legislature. As Delegate, Mr. Bell has authored dozens of criminal laws, including laws dealing with drunk driving, sex crimes, and criminal procedure. Mr. Bell joined Davidson & Kitzmann in 2005 and tries cases in all state and federal courts. Mr. Bell lives with his wife Jessica, his son Robbie, and his daughter Evelyn in Albemarle County.

Richard Armstrong is an experienced and skilled attorney working in Allen & Allen’s Charlottesville office. He has dedicated his career to fighting for justice for his clients, guided by a singular philosophy: the case belongs to the client. He has achieved his greatest successes by providing valuable advice to his clients based on years of experience in obtaining the best outcomes possible. Richard focuses on a variety of personal injury cases, including wrongful death, automobile and tractor trailer accidents, and accidents involving drunk drivers.. After receiving his law degree from the University of Virginia, Richard worked as a public defender in New York for 13 years. In 2000, he returned to Virginia where he has litigated cases for the past 17 years. Throughout his career, Richard has conducted hundreds of jury trials and represented clients in many types of litigation.. Richard is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for attorneys who have achieved trial verdicts of $1 million or more.  He has been honored by the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for work on friend of the court briefs to the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has presented at various seminars and has published several articles in the Journal of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.. Richard is very involved in the Charlottesville community. He serves on the board of the Albemarle County Service Authority. Richard is also an acting board member for the Jefferson Swim League and Madison House and has served as President for both organizations.

Representing Virginians for Social Security and Veterans Disability since 1981 --– it’s about dignity. Call today for a free consultation.

Recently relocated to Charlottesville, our firm provides a criminal defense and civil litigation services in the surrounding areas. Contact us at to speak with Mr. Frazier about your concerns.

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Pete Caramanis has been practicing law in Charlottesville since 1999 and represents individuals and businesses in courts of law and before governmental bodies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. He prides himself on developing and maintaining trusting and long-lasting relationships with his clients. He is also proud to have earned the respect of his fellow attorneys, obtaining Martindale-Hubbell’s AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating, the highest rating available for legal ability and professional ethics.. Pete handles a broad range of business and real estate matters.  His goal is to provide efficient, effective and responsive counsel to his clients regarding all of their legal options, and he makes sure they understand the financial and non-legal ramifications of each. His clients appreciate that despite his legal expertise and experience, Pete remains capable of communicating in a readily understandable way and excels at helping his clients find not only legal solutions to matters, but also practical ones. He has resolved countless business/legal disputes through negotiation, closed complex business and real estate deals, and successfully litigated matters that could not be amicably resolved.. Pete is originally from Massachusetts, but has a deep family history in Charlottesville, and has now lived in Virginia the majority of his life.  He has lived in Albemarle County since graduating from law school and marrying his wife, Ida, whom he met while they both attended UVA. He remains a proud supporter of all of the Boston professional sports teams, the UVA Cavaliers and Liverpool Football Club. His personal experience has led him to be a passionate advocate for childhood cancer research and the UVA Children’s Hospital. His proudest accomplishment is being the father of three incredible children.. Typical Clients/Transactions. Business — Pete represents all types of business clients including local, regional and national companies, non-profit organizations, corporations, partnerships and LLCs. He assists clients with formation, merger and acquisition, contracts and transactions, and dispute resolution, including litigation. Pete very much enjoys helping people achieve their dreams, and accordingly focuses a great deal on assisting entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses.. Real Estate — Pete represents builders and developers, wireless communication providers, lenders, purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants, homeowners’ associations and government agencies in connection with a broad range of real estate matters.  Such matters have included complex land use and zoning approvals, contracts, easements, leases, lending transactions, eminent domain, commercial and residential closings and litigation.

Over 38 years experience in domestic relations practice in Virginia:  divorce, property division, custody, support, premarital agreements.  Experienced in adoptions, both agency and private placement.  Trained in Collaborative Divorce and other alternate dispute resolution techniques to keep clients out of court.

Ms. Horvath focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense, other professional liability defense, personal injury defense including claims of catastrophic injury, commercial litigation, construction and significant plaintiffs’ personal injury claims.  Ms. Horvath graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2010, where she held the position of Managing Editor for the Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law.

Mr. Vitt first became interested in estate planning in law school while taking an estate taxation course. As an attorney, he has always found it rewarding to help people plan and assist them in getting their affairs in order. Nonetheless, Mr. Vitt spent several years as a trial lawyer and general civil practitioner prior to focusing on estate planning. That experience has proven invaluable as a foundation for his estate planning practice.. EXPERIENCE. Following law school, Mr. Vitt served as a judicial law clerk in Bennington, Vermont. As a law clerk, Mr. Vitt had the opportunity to work with several judges on a wide variety of matters. A year later, Mr. Vitt went to work for Paterson & Walke, PC, an AV-rated general civil practice law firm in Montpelier, Vermont. He ultimately became a managing shareholder of that firm. At Paterson & Walke, PC, Mr. Vitt represented individuals and businesses in a variety of matters, including business planning and litigation. He represented clients in state and federal courts, and successfully argued cases before the Vermont Supreme Court. In 1993, Mr. Vitt returned to his home state of Virginia, where he was a principal of Geraty, MacQueen, and Vitt, PLC for eleven years. During that period, Mr. Vitt narrowed the focus of his work to estate planning and elder law.. In March 2004, Mr. Vitt founded Vitt Law offices, PLC, a firm devoted entirely to estate planning, elder law, and related matters. As a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA), Mr. Vitt has consistently completed a minimum of 36 hours of annual Continuing Legal Education (more than required by the Virginia State Bar) in areas pertaining to estate planning, elder law, and taxation. He served on the AAEPA’s Education Advisory Board for over five years, and presently serves on the AAEPA’s Board of Governors. In addition, he received training and earned certification pertaining to IRA planning and distributions through the IRA Attorney Advisor Program presented by Ed Slott, CPA. Mr. Vitt is an active member of the Virginia Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Virginia State Bar Section on Trusts and Estates, the Central Virginia Estate Planning Council, and the Charlottesville/ Albemarle Bar Association. Mr. Vitt has addressed numerous professional and community organizations, has appeared on television, and has been interviewed for various print media. He regularly conducts public and private seminars on estate planning, elder law, and related matters. Over the years, Vitt Law Offices, PLC has helped hundreds of clients preserve and pass on their hard-earned wealth through wise estate planning choices.. EDUCATION. In 1974, Mr. Vitt completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech. In 1985, Mr. Vitt received his Juris Doctorate and his Master of Studies in Environmental Law, cum laude, from Vermont Law School. While at Vermont Law School, Mr. Vitt earned first place honors in the Debevoise Moot Court Competition, served on the Moot Court Advisory Board, and was a member of the Vermont Legal Research Group.. PERSONAL. Mr. Vitt and his wife, Dianne, a registered dietitian, have a son and daughter. All of the Vitts are or have been involved with the law firm. Daughter Loretta is presently attending law school at the University of Virginia, and plans to practice at Vitt Law Offices upon graduation. They all enjoy outdoor activities and musical events in their spare time.

Mr. Evans has litigated and advised clients regarding patent licensing matters, antitrust issues, trade secrets, pre-litigation due diligence, and patent enforcement opinions, as well as client counseling in the fields of litigation and patent prosecution for both domestic and international companies, including start-up companies.  His litigation practice includes managing day-to-day aspects of litigation, with experience extending from pre-litigation preparation to fact and expert discovery, trial, post-trial, and appellate work.  While acting as trial and appellate counsel, he has performed pre-suit investigations, developed litigation strategies, briefed both pre- and post-trial motions, taken and defended depositions of fact and expert witnesses, coordinated with experts to draft expert reports, prepared fact and expert witnesses for trial, analyzed approaches for appeal, and drafted appellate briefs.

Mike Derdeyn's practice focuses on the areas of commercial and real estate litigation, employment law, and general business law. He also serves as general counsel to a number of local businesses.. Mike’s litigation experience includes litigating claims for individuals and for businesses in state and federal courts in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate, construction, employment, and landlord-tenant law. He has litigated and resolved matters involving partnership and shareholder disputes, trade secrets violations, fraud, business torts, defamation, tortious interference with contract, breach of contract, wrongful termination, discrimination, violations of the Uniform Commercial Code, violations of the Consumer Protection Act, real property disputes, and trust and estate matters, among others. He also has successfully handled numerous injunction actions for employers seeking to restrict competition by former employees. He has been reported in cases in the Virginia Supreme Court and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.. Mike’s business law experience includes representing and providing legal advice to a number of local companies in a broad range of industries, including media and entertainments companies, automobile dealerships, construction companies, property managers, and developers.  Mike advises his clients on shareholder and partner conflicts.  He also provides contract drafting, contract negotiation and employment counseling services.. Mike also devotes time to providing advice and litigation services to residential and commercial property owners in landlord/tenant matters.

LEE LIVINGSTON has a 25-year history of success helping people who have been harmed by the negligence of others. This has resulted in a long list of peer review awards including Best Lawyers, US News and World Report lawyer of the year, awarded in 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2019.. Lee was president of the Virginia Trials Lawyer’s Association in 2017-2018.. Lee has achieved multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements by pursuing full justice for deserving people. In 2015 he won the first verdict by a patient against a doctor in Augusta County, VA.  He was brought in to help resolve a trucking case in 2018 for $30 Million. Lee's team won a $4 Million dollar verdict in a no offer case against the former chair of the states' largest orthopaedic group in 2019. (Results in prior cases are no indication of what your case may be worth.). Lee’s record of leadership and teaching responsibilities among lawyers highlights the priority he places on providing exceptional advocacy to his clients. He represents Central Virginia as an elected member of the Virginia State Bar Council. He has chaired the Virginia State Bar litigation section and the mandatory continuing legal education board. He was selected by The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia to work on a committee which writes and edits jury instructions for all Virginia cases. He chairs an evidence committee that publishes a guide to evidence distributed to all judges in Virginia. He has taught trial advocacy and trial evidence on professional liability law at the University of Virginia School of Law since 2002.. Most of Lee’s clients come to him on the recommendation of other lawyers who have referred their clients to him because they recognize his expertise and record of success. He is careful to limit cases so that he can attend to each client individually and develop a close relationship as an advocate with each person. With each case he accepts, he brings practical assistance to those traveling through difficult seasons of life.

Kyle graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2003, and the Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2006. After graduating law school, Kyle clerked for the Honorable Walter D. Kelley, Jr. of the United States District for the Eastern District of Virginia, practiced in the complex litigation section of an international law firm and, before joining MichieHamlett, clerked for the Honorable Boyce F. Martin, Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. A lifelong Virginia resident, Kyle lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Beth, son, Aiden, and springer spaniel, Fella. In his free time, he enjoys working in his yard, hiking, and cooking.

Kari is a trial attorney in the Charlottesville office of Allen & Allen. With a background in insurance and medical malpractice defense, Kari has tried over 50 cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Kari understands the importance of effective communication, both in her relationships with clients and in the courtroom. She focuses her practice on personal injury cases and is dedicated to fighting for the seriously injured.. Prior to joining Allen & Allen, Kari represented defendants and insurance companies in cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, premises liability, and products liability. Her background gives her unique insight into how insurance companies handle personal injury claims. Further, Kari has experience in federal court, having argued before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on an issue that was ultimately considered by the United States Supreme Court.. Kari has been named by Super Lawyers as a Virginia Rising Star for 2020 and 2021. She was a double-major in Economics and Political Science at the University of Georgia. She earned her J.D. at the T.C. Williams School of Law, where she was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board.. Kari grew up in southwest Virginia, where she was very involved in high school athletics. She has held state records in both basketball and volleyball. In her free time, she enjoys snow skiing, golfing, scuba diving, boating, and travel.